Joanna Andersen Email & Phone Number

Dublin, IE

Dublin, Ireland

In 2019, I was invited to take up the role of New Business Development Manager based on my experience, my approach to work, and my specific insight into Primark’s beauty customers. Initially based in Reading, UK, I later relocated to Primark's Dublin HQ.The New Business Development function is responsible for third-party concessions trading within Primark.

Reading, United Kingdom

Having returned back to the business after Maternity Leave, I was appointed to the Health & Beauty department buying primarily skincare products. The position covered the full spectrum of business activities typical of strategic retail buying; namely trend analysis, negotiating the right deal on pricing, quantity & range with suppliers, collaborating with.

Reading, United Kingdom

I always say this position required real blood, sweat and tears but from this came renewed confidence in my own ability along with assertiveness and the respect of my peers and managers. I feel this was a defining moment in my career in terms of realising my own leadership and strategic capabilities. Having returned to Primark after a 6 months career.

New York, USA

I was fortunate to assist Anna Sui directly and worked with the design team in the planning for New York Fashion Week Ready-to-Wear Fall 2013 show and collection. I provided support in all model castings and fittings, the show preparations and backstage during the live show. In addition, I also contributed to garment design including T-shirt design and.

Dublin, Ireland

In 2010, I began to truly appreciate the impact procurement has on business profitability. My remit widened to deliver numerous strategic retail value creation initiatives to meet ambitious revenue, margins and working capital targets. I also crafted and delivered a customer-centric category management plan to propel the next stage of growth for a €55.

Dublin, Ireland

I was subsequently promoted to Buyer to help position the organisation for sustained and profitable sales growth through the implementation of strategic purchasing plans covering a wider remit of bedroom and kitchen products. This included leading highly collaborative concept-to-execution efforts to support Primark’s international expansion into the.

Dublin, Ireland

I received another promotion to take on Maternity Leave Cover while in the position of Buyer Designate for bedroom and kitchen products in the UK with a budget of €25 million and a team of 2 buying administrators. When the Buyer returned in Feb the following year, I continued with my Dublin based portfolio buying for Ireland, Spain & Portugal.

Dublin, Ireland

I was quickly promoted to Assistant Buyer to manage an €18 million homewares portfolio. Having carried out extensive market research and trend analysis, I discovered opportunities to expand the product base. Examples include launching Primark’s first luggage range and designing highly popular coordinated bedroom ranges along with and a new mix-and-match.

Dublin, Ireland

I originally joined Primark as a commercially-focused and ambitious Trainee Buyer for a range of Bedding and Duvet Covers worth €15 million annually.

Dublin, Ireland

Arguably Ireland's most beautiful lifestyle store, home to an unparalleled range of designer brands.

Ireland

Formerly Roche Stores, a family run department store in Dublin.

Graduateship In Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management

Amenity Horticulture Diploma, Distinction